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Comanche Chief

Location

Comanche, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1918

Page

7

Comanche County Treasurer’s Quarterly Report Audited

County Treasurer Geo Hulsey’s quarterly report for July 31 1918 is found correct by five county officials including the County Judge and four Commissioners. They note the treasury funds total 20678.97 with deposits totaling 21358.37.

Geo. Hulsey Comanche County Texas State of Texas Comanche Bb. C. Stailey Comanche Co J. M. Graham SH. McMillan D. KE. Nabers G. E. Seay H. Shockley Edd Lightfoot J.T. McMillan D. FE

Community Health and Local Social Visits in Center Point

Center Point reports good community health. Multiple families from Hasse Comanche Ellis county and Buffalo visit and stay with relatives in Center Point and nearby areas. Local gatherings include church appointments and extended family visits. A notable local notice promotes a medicinal product named Femina priced at 50 cents and 1.00.

Frank Williford Jim Williford Hasse Johnnie McNutt Dollie Stewart Comanche Nettie McNutt Delbert Lane Talmage Smallwood Vesta Davis Johnnie Reed Henry Greenlee Bangor W. J. Davis Johnnie Buffalo Ford Reid Henry Reid Hubert Gill Earl Nabors Enion Altruge Lottie Hodge Ellis County Ruth Reid Mrs. Reid Ous Ued Hurt This Place Susie Shuff Sarah Davis Johnnie Reid Hattie Gill Ollie McGuire Bertha Hoffman Mabel Reid Lee McGuire Fleet Gill Fay Gill Sidney Ada McNutt Suez

Thedford’s Black-Draught Endorsed By Ringgold Family

Mrs. Chas. Gaston of Ringgold Ga praises Thedford’s Black-Draught as a long used family remedy for headaches from constipation malaria and chills. She credits it with saving doctor bills and keeping her family active by regulating the liver and cleansing the bowels.

Ringgold Chas Gaston Thedford

Willing to Try it Again

A historic golf anecdote recounts John D. Rockefeller striking the ball when a Black boy was struck on the head by the missile. The boy was stunned but not seriously harmed, and the scene prompted reflections on sportsmanship and race.

John D. Rockefeller

Boy asks when he'll play again as Rockefeller helps

The scene shows Mr. Rockefeller rushing to aid a boy who seems injured. He calms the boy, then gives him a five dollar bill. The boy smiles at the money and asks when he will be playing again.

Mr. Rockefeller Ladies’ Home Journal

Constipation Remedies Promoted by P. A. Smith

Advertisement claims constipation leads to serious diseases and promotes herbine to clear bowels and restore prime health. Listed price and seller are 8. P. Smith.

P. Smith

Revival at Rucker Church Nets Professions and Baptisms

A protracted meeting at Rucker Church ended last Sunday with Rev. Ben Riehburg delivering a strong sermon. Five conversions and eight baptisms revived the congregation as many visitors came from nearby counties and states seeking inspiration. Local residents S. J. Grisham and family and Luella Decker, Dus ter Mollie McNeely and others are listed as visitors.

Mollie McNeely Duster

Woman Credits Tantae For Dramatic Health Recovery

Mrs. J. D. Morrison of Ensley Alabama says her life improved after taking Taniae. She reports restoring appetite, gaining 33 pounds from 66 to 99 and regaining strength to perform housework. Tantae is sold in Comanche by The Hamilton Drug Company.

J. D. Morrison Twentieth Street Ensley Ala Tantae Comanche Hamilton Drug Company

Proctor Oliver Bailey Marries Miss Maple Doggett

Proctor and Miss Ma ple Doggett were quietly united in marriage Tuesday evening. Mr. A A Vandiver of Duster visits Mrs J N Vandiver. Miss Ruby Crump of Dublin visits cousin Grace Vandiver. Mr and Mrs Lee Newton of Dublin visit with Mrs Vandiver. Virgil Carter and Edward Ke Hiver Barley made a trip to Comanc yesterday. Olga Stanley has returned.

Oliver Bailey Maple Doggett A. A. Vandiver Duster J. N. Vandiver Ruby Crump Dublin Grace Vandiv Lee Newton Vandiver Virgil Carter Edward Ke Hiver Oliver Barley Comanc Olga Stant Olga Stanley

Typhoid recovery and local religious services noted

Summer Normal at Denton reports Little Dora Hughes recovering from typhoid and able to attend. Methodist meeting led by Rev Ferguson began last Friday. Holy Reler meeting concluded last Sunday with seven baptisms. Advisory note on malaria symptoms and promotion of HERBINE chill medicine priced at 50 cents by S P Smith.

Denton Little Dora Hughes Ferguson

Arbor Springs Heat and Whirlwinds Mark Week

Arbor Springs endures hot weather and whirlwinds as residents seek work. Bolwear family left Monday, Flanagan visits daughter near Sipe Springs, McNutt and Sledge visit relatives, and many attend the week’s Vandyke meeting. Cotton opens quickly signaling change for harvest.

Arbor Springs Bolwear Flanagan Bud Wilson Sipe Springs J. R. McNutt Brown Sledge de Leon Vandyke

Miss issippi Diarrhoea Cordial and Prickly Ash Bitters Adverts

An old newspaper ad promotes Miss issippi Diarrhoea Cordial for 25¢ to 50¢ and Prickly Ash Bitters at 1.26 per bottle. It claims health benefits for digestion liver and bowels and cites the Wm. Reese Company as special agents. Also includes a wartime quip about Germans and Americans.

Wm. Reese Company

Why Have Chills and Fever Plantations Chill Tonic Sold

Guaranteed chill tonic promises to cure chills and fever in a week. Money refunded by dealers if the product fails a proper trial. Price set at 50 cents.

Higginbotham Bros. & Co Storage Battery Trade

Storage firm Higginbotham Bros. & Co advertises buying selling renting and rebuilding storage batteries. The terse item notes mention storage batteries in multiple lines implying a full-service battery business.

Higginbotham Bros. & Co

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